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Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Operating Instructions
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... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this camera is for a Class B digital device, pursuant ...a residential installation. However, there is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. . Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two...
... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this camera is for a Class B digital device, pursuant ...a residential installation. However, there is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. . Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two...
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... become hot. Be careful not to strike or apply excessive force to remove it for effective use this camera with the Mavica logo. Be sure to the provision of the copyright laws. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." • We recommend ...RW" mentioned above is working correctly. However, there may want to make sure that the camera is indicated as "disc" in color) that the camera body may be careful not to direct sunlight for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the movable lens This...
... become hot. Be careful not to strike or apply excessive force to remove it for effective use this camera with the Mavica logo. Be sure to the provision of the copyright laws. This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." • We recommend ...RW" mentioned above is working correctly. However, there may want to make sure that the camera is indicated as "disc" in color) that the camera body may be careful not to direct sunlight for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the movable lens This...
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... DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF repeatedly to the subject W side: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) T side: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) To record even closer subjects, see page 66. 22 Zoom buttons W: for wide-angle (subject appears...
... DISPLAY/LCD BACK LIGHT ON/OFF repeatedly to the subject W side: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) T side: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) To record even closer subjects, see page 66. 22 Zoom buttons W: for wide-angle (subject appears...
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...on a subject easily under dark situations. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to [ON] in the setup settings (page 85). ([CONVERSION LENS] is only for MVC-CD300.) • Focus is achieved as long as its light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject. • AF illuminator light ... recording moving images or recording in the menu settings (page 49), the recommended shooting distance is 0.3 to 2.5 m (11 7/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet) (MVC-CD200) or 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (MVC-CD300). B Recording Notes • When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in EXP BRKTG or BURST mode...
...on a subject easily under dark situations. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to [ON] in the setup settings (page 85). ([CONVERSION LENS] is only for MVC-CD300.) • Focus is achieved as long as its light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject. • AF illuminator light ... recording moving images or recording in the menu settings (page 49), the recommended shooting distance is 0.3 to 2.5 m (11 7/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet) (MVC-CD200) or 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (MVC-CD300). B Recording Notes • When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in EXP BRKTG or BURST mode...
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... or recording a fast-moving subject, use a low-number setting (except when the mode dial is set to SCN). (IMAGE SIZE) MVC-CD200 x1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 MVC-CD300 x2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 Selects the image size when recording...
... or recording a fast-moving subject, use a low-number setting (except when the mode dial is set to SCN). (IMAGE SIZE) MVC-CD200 x1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 MVC-CD300 x2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 Selects the image size when recording...
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Item SLIDE* Setting INTERVAL REPEAT RESIZE* ROTATE* START CANCEL MVC-CD200 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL MVC-CD300 2048×1536 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL - ∗ Only in single-image mode. Description Sets the slide show can be repeated for up to approx. 20 minutes. x5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min A slide show interval. xON/OFF Starts the slide show . Rotates the still image (page 75). 52 Cancels the slide show . Changes the recorded image size (page 80).
Item SLIDE* Setting INTERVAL REPEAT RESIZE* ROTATE* START CANCEL MVC-CD200 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL MVC-CD300 2048×1536 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL - ∗ Only in single-image mode. Description Sets the slide show can be repeated for up to approx. 20 minutes. x5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min A slide show interval. xON/OFF Starts the slide show . Rotates the still image (page 75). 52 Cancels the slide show . Changes the recorded image size (page 80).
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... margin of the upper and lower black portions are displayed on the control button from [ ] (IMAGE SIZE). Still image sizes: MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 ∗ The image is not printed...
... margin of the upper and lower black portions are displayed on the control button from [ ] (IMAGE SIZE). Still image sizes: MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 ∗ The image is not printed...
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... time in continuous recording Note The number of images recordable on a disc may decrease depending on a disc MVC-CD200 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality Image size Quality STANDARD FINE STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. This camera can record on conditions. Tip The size of the image is set to accommodate the most common...
... time in continuous recording Note The number of images recordable on a disc may decrease depending on a disc MVC-CD200 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality Image size Quality STANDARD FINE STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. This camera can record on conditions. Tip The size of the image is set to accommodate the most common...
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... press the jog dial. Aperture priority mode Once the aperture is adjusted manually, the aperture will be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to F8 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. The shutter speed can record the flow motion of a moving subject with its background unclear. Using a narrow aperture... manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M Shutter speed priority mode Once the shutter speed is adjusted manually, the shutter speed will be selected from F2 to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56
... press the jog dial. Aperture priority mode Once the aperture is adjusted manually, the aperture will be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to F8 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. The shutter speed can record the flow motion of a moving subject with its background unclear. Using a narrow aperture... manual adjustments Mode dial: S/A/M Shutter speed priority mode Once the shutter speed is adjusted manually, the shutter speed will be selected from F2 to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56
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... [NORMAL] with v/V in E-MAIL mode MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. Approx. 855 524 59 B Various recording The number of the normal still image is used for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in this mode, the camera records three images continuously. 4 1 3 2 1 Set...
... [NORMAL] with v/V in E-MAIL mode MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. Approx. 855 524 59 B Various recording The number of the normal still image is used for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in this mode, the camera records three images continuously. 4 1 3 2 1 Set...
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...×960 Approx. If you release the shutter button for five seconds. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [VOICE] with v/V in VOICE mode* MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) Approx. 203 Approx. 203 Approx. 121 Approx. 121 60 Approx. 138 79 2048 (3:2) Approx. Adding audio... images (VOICE) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN In the VOICE mode, the audio is recorded for up to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image. MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx.
...×960 Approx. If you release the shutter button for five seconds. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [VOICE] with v/V in VOICE mode* MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) Approx. 203 Approx. 203 Approx. 121 Approx. 121 60 Approx. 138 79 2048 (3:2) Approx. Adding audio... images (VOICE) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN In the VOICE mode, the audio is recorded for up to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image. MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx.
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... 640×480 Approx. Approx. 133 77 1600×1200 Approx. Recording text documents (TEXT) Mode dial: The TEXT mode is recorded in TEXT mode* MVC-CD200 Image size 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 Minimum 330 Minimum 361 Minimum 618 Minimum 974... is suitable for recording a document to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image. Approx. 369 262 640×480 Approx. Approx. 677 451 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. B Various recording Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1024×768 Approx.
... 640×480 Approx. Approx. 133 77 1600×1200 Approx. Recording text documents (TEXT) Mode dial: The TEXT mode is recorded in TEXT mode* MVC-CD200 Image size 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 Minimum 330 Minimum 361 Minimum 618 Minimum 974... is suitable for recording a document to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image. Approx. 369 262 640×480 Approx. Approx. 677 451 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. B Various recording Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1024×768 Approx.
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... Image size 1280×960 Minimum 462 640×480 Minimum 974 ∗ The maximum number of recordable images depends on a disc in TIFF mode MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. Images recorded in step 3. The number of images that you may be unable to [STANDARD] or...
... Image size 1280×960 Minimum 462 640×480 Minimum 974 ∗ The maximum number of recordable images depends on a disc in TIFF mode MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. Images recorded in step 3. The number of images that you may be unable to [STANDARD] or...
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...2048×1536 Approx. Notes • JPEG images are recorded in [1600×1200] (MVC-CD200) or [2048×1536] (MVC-CD300) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (MVC-CD200) or [2048 (3:2)] (MVC-CD300) is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in step 3. The ... MENU. The menu appears. 6 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [EXP BRKTG] with each exposure value shifted. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [BRACKET STEP] with B/v/V, then press B. 3 Select the desired bracket step value with v/V, then press z. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus ...
...2048×1536 Approx. Notes • JPEG images are recorded in [1600×1200] (MVC-CD200) or [2048×1536] (MVC-CD300) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (MVC-CD200) or [2048 (3:2)] (MVC-CD300) is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in step 3. The ... MENU. The menu appears. 6 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [EXP BRKTG] with each exposure value shifted. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [BRACKET STEP] with B/v/V, then press B. 3 Select the desired bracket step value with v/V, then press z. ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus ...
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... after resizing. • You cannot change the size. 2 Press MENU. To cancel changing the size Select [CANCEL] with v/V, then press z. MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is not sufficient, you may...
... after resizing. • You cannot change the size. 2 Press MENU. To cancel changing the size Select [CANCEL] with v/V, then press z. MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is not sufficient, you may...
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...the LCD screen (page 22). 94 Symptom Cause and/or Solution The picture is out of focus. • Your camera is not in the setup settings (MVC-CD300 only). tMove your camera away from the lens. tCancel the function. • The focus preset is selected. The resizing function does •...text images, Clip not work. The picture is about 3 to 50 cm (1 3/16 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) or about 4 to 50 cm (1 5/8 to [OFF] (page 85). The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with ...
...the LCD screen (page 22). 94 Symptom Cause and/or Solution The picture is out of focus. • Your camera is not in the setup settings (MVC-CD300 only). tMove your camera away from the lens. tCancel the function. • The focus preset is selected. The resizing function does •...text images, Clip not work. The picture is about 3 to 50 cm (1 3/16 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) or about 4 to 50 cm (1 5/8 to [OFF] (page 85). The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with ...
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... - 117 mm (1 9/16 - 4 5/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD300: f = 7 - 21 mm (9/32 - 27/32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD200: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-CD300: F = 2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, ... of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (During shooting with the LCD backlight turned on) MVC-CD200: 3.0 W MVC-CD300: 3.5 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C ...
... - 117 mm (1 9/16 - 4 5/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD300: f = 7 - 21 mm (9/32 - 27/32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD200: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-CD300: F = 2.0 - 2.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, ... of dots 123 200 (560×220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (During shooting with the LCD backlight turned on) MVC-CD200: 3.0 W MVC-CD300: 3.5 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C ...